Legal Counsel-Wealth/Private Banking | 10-12 PQE | Mumbai

• Only candidates based in Mumbai or open to relocating to Mumbai should apply.
• Candidates from wealth, PB, AIFs with SEBI/RBI exposure should apply.

About Our Client

The hiring company is a well-established organization within the financial services industry, specializing in investment and asset management. It is a medium-sized entity, offering a professional and structured environment to its employees.

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with PMS providers, AIFs, REITs/InvITs and intermediaries
• Manage onboarding documentation for RIA, sub-brokers and referral partners
• Support LAS documentation and DSA arrangements with banks/NBFCs
• Draft and negotiate MSAs, SaaS agreements, NDAs and vendor contracts
• Manage office leases, renewals and compliance documentation
• Provide day-to-day legal support and coordinate with external counsel
• Support new business initiatives, including IFSC/GIFT City

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified lawyer with 10-12 years' experience in financial services/wealth/banking legal roles
• Strong experience in PMS, AIFs, broking or lending-related documentation
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills across commercial and financial agreements
• Solid understanding of SEBI and RBI regulatory frameworks
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with multiple stakeholders
• Business-oriented mindset with strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Prior experience in private banking, wealth management, NBFCs, or top-tier law firms preferred

What's on Offer

• High visibility, business-facing role with exposure across wealth, broking, and lending.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership while building expertise in investment products and new initiatives.